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Childhood obesity | How to treat childhood obesity

Obesity treatment There are many ways to treat obesity. Some people choose to go on a diet to lose weight, some people use drugs for treatment, and some people choose to treat obesity through exercise. But for children, are those methods of treating obesity also applicable? How should childhood obesity be treated? The treatment of obesity in children is different from that of adults. Because it is in the stage of physical development, any excessive treatment method will hurt the healthy development of children. Also, children cannot cooperate with doctors as well as adults, which brings certain difficulties to the implementation of the treatment plan. Children and adolescents choose sports during their vacations to suit their physical conditions and their interests and hobbies. However, it is worth noting that exercise must have a certain intensity to achieve the purpose of burning calories and fat, preferably aerobic exercise that sweats and feels accelerated heartbeat. Those who main

Childhood obesity | How to prevent obesity

Children suffering from obesity will have a sense of inferiority for the children themselves. They feel that they are too obese and are unwilling to contact others too much. Some children are bullied and discriminated against by children of the same age because of obesity. For these phenomena, it is naturally uncomfortable for parents to see this phenomenon. If they do not want to see this phenomenon, what parents should do is to prevent children’s obesity early and take precautions to keep children away from obesity. So, how can obesity be prevented? The prevention of childhood obesity should start from the fetal period and take measures at the age when obesity is prone to occur (infancy, 5-8 years, adolescence), and the effect is better. Fetal period-prevention of fetal overweight During the fetal period, it is necessary to prevent the excessive birth weight of newborns. Pregnant women need to increase their nutrition during pregnancy, but it is not that the more nutritional intake t

Childhood obesity | Obesity diet guidelines

For children suffering from obesity, even if they are overweight, they should exercise more and not control their diet too strictly. For obese children, what foods to eat can not only supplement all the nutrients needed for physical development but also inhibit the occurrence of obesity? Experts point out that children with obesity can eat the following foods: Apples: Apples are a good helper for healthy weight loss. If you want to lose weight, hunger strikes are too drastic. You can use apples wisely. Eat with the skin as much as possible, 2-3 a day, because apple skin is rich in dietary fiber. Chili:  What is good for children with obesity? In addition to nutrients, hot peppers also contain capsaicin, which can promote lipid metabolism and inhibit fat accumulation in the body, and proper eating can help lose weight. Therefore, pepper is also one of the treatments of foods for obesity in children. Winter melon: Winter melon contains fewer calories than other vegetables. It also helps

Obesity | What are the most common causes of childhood obesity?

Obesity is a disease that spreads around the world. Not only do adults eat themselves into balls, but obesity in children is gradually increasing. Many parents think that if children get fatter, it’s okay. Obesity means good growth, but raising children is not raising pigs. It is not that the fatter the better. Obesity will not only damage the child’s physical and mental health but also cause diabetes and high growth after growing up. Chronic diseases such as blood pressure. What are the causes of obesity in children? 1. Inheritance:  Obesity can be inherited. The phenomenon of multiple obesity in one family indicates that obesity has family aggregation. If the parents are obese, the child’s chances of developing obesity symptoms are as high as 70% to 80%. If one of the parents is fat, then 40% to 50% of the child will become fat. 2. Weight at birth:   If the mother eats too much during pregnancy, causing the fetus to grow very large in the body, it will cause the child’s fat cells to

Obesity in children is more harmful

1. Affecting growth and development Children are in the most vigorous period of growth and development.  The bone path contains a large proportion of organic matter, and it is easy to bend and deform under force. Obese children who have too much weight will increase the burden on the lower limbs, especially the supporting joints of the lower limbs. Long-term overload of the lower limbs can easily cause arched legs and flat feet. 2. Influencing the development of intelligence.  Experiments by medical experts have proved that the excessive amount of fat in the brain tissue is easy to form an "obese brain". "Obese brain" has slow thinking and poor memory, which will seriously affect the development of children's intelligence. As children are obese and their body surface area increases, the blood is insufficiently oxygenated and the brain is often in a state of hypoxia. Obese children are often sleepy and often have difficulty concentrating in class. Children with s

Obesity | Causes of childhood obesity

Eating habits:  The most prominent cause of childhood obesity is unreasonable eating habits. Many children with childhood obesity like to eat high-calorie foods and sweets, often snacks, and skip breakfast. According to the survey, the probability of obesity by eating breakfast only once a week is 18.6%, and the probability of obesity by eating breakfast every day is 11.8%. Lifestyle:  I don’t like exercise, watch TV often, and like to lie still after eating, these are also the reasons for childhood obesity. According to the survey, every additional hour of TV watching increases the probability of obesity by 1.5%. Endocrine disorders:  Although growth hormone deficiency, thyroid hormone deficiency, and excessive cortisol are rare in obese children and adolescents, these diseases are characterized by decreased energy consumption and decreased growth, which causes slow growth in short stature children. Central obesity. Drugs:  Long-term high-dose glucocorticoid therapy has a special form

Obesity | The dangers of childhood obesity

High blood lipids:  Obese children have significantly higher blood lipids than normal children. Hypertension:  Because of the increase in body size of obese children, the total metabolism and body oxygen consumption increase, which significantly increases the burden on the heart and increases blood pressure. Hyperinsulinemia:  Hyperinsulinemia is common in obese children. Fatty liver:  The incidence of fatty liver in severely obese children is as high as 80%. Child obesity is an important factor in inducing fatty liver. Hypertension and hyperlipidemia are dangerous signs of fatty liver in obese children. Respiratory diseases:  Obese children have fat accumulation on the chest wall, compression of the thoracic cage, and restricted expansion, which affects lung ventilation function, reduces the resistance of the respiratory tract and is susceptible to respiratory diseases. Digestive system diseases:  The prevalence of digestive system diseases in obese children is 15%, which is significa

Obesity | What to do with childhood obesity

1. Cultivate children to develop good eating habits, train children to eat regularly from childhood, start three meals a day from elementary school, do not add meals between classes, do not allow children to eat snacks, encourage regular meals. For children who love to eat snacks or skip breakfast, mothers pay special attention to them and quickly get rid of bad habits. Skipping breakfast is one of the causes of obesity. 2. Increase physical activity and give children time and space to play. Young children should not be closed indoors. If possible, go outdoors. You can bring older children to do morning exercises. Let the children participate in group games with children and cultivate labor from an early age. Habits, encourage housework, limit the time spent watching TV, cultivate an interest in a variety of entertainment activities, help children develop optimism, good living habits and regular schedules, etc., which are very helpful in preventing high blood pressure. 3. Reject nouris

Childhood obesity | What you need to know about childhood obesity

Causes of obesity When you find that your child’s weight is increasing, do you start to worry about your child’s health? If the weight rises in this way, it will not only affect the appearance of the child but also have a great impact on their normal development. So, what are the causes of obesity in children? Is it just because of excess nutrition? The causes of obesity are: 1. Excessive heat and nutrient intake Children's heat and overnutrition will be affected by family factors, social factors, and children's poor eating habits. Families buy a lot of food, which creates conditions for children to eat easily and casually. The food provided by the family has an unreasonable structure, which is characterized by high calorie, high fat, high protein, and low dietary fiber. Some families use unreasonable cooking methods. They prefer to use deep-frying, less steaming, and too much oil and water. On the social front, TV food advertisements are being promoted day by day, leaving an i

Childhood obesity | What is obesity?

What is obesity? Has your child's weight increased recently? Compared with children of the same age, are your children different in weight? If you find that your child is significantly heavier than children of the same age, parents should pay attention to it. Your child may be obese. What exactly is obesity? Obesity is a chronic metabolic disease caused by a variety of factors. It is characterized by an abnormal increase in the percentage of body weight caused by an increase in the volume and cell number of fat cells in the body and excessive deposition of fat in certain areas. Simple obesity patients have relatively uniform body fat distribution, no endocrine disorders, and no metabolic disorders. Their families often have a history of obesity. For obesity, there are many factors, including genetic factors, social environmental factors, and some psychological factors. If you don't pay attention to exercise, it may also lead to obesity. If the child suffers from obesity, parent